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Hawley students are thankful for books!

What are the students at Hawley Environmental School thankful for this year? They are "Thankful for Books"! This annual tradition, which is held the day before Thanksgiving, is a special … [More]

Superintendent’s Letter to Families – January 2012

Dear MPS Families, I trust this letter finds you well. Students began 2012 with a good focus on their studies. Is it possible there were New Year’s resolutions on the part of some children to … [More]

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SPRING IS HERE!!!

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Last week, Mr.McEvilly took a group of Hawley 4th and 5th graders to participate in a citywide Science fair at the Milwaukee County Zoo.  Below are some of the pictures for this awesome experience.

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Recently our 1st graders went on a fieldtrip to Havenwoods…check out some of the pictures.

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As our 5th graders toured the Skylight Theatre in Milwaukee’s Third Ward and took in a show of “Jackie and Me”, the story of Jackie Robinson, the rest of Hawley students were visited by former Milwaukee Brewers baseball player Larry Hisle.   It was a very exciting day for Hawley students!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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Check out Mrs.Lens’ 4th graders helping to make sure our neighborhood stays clean and beautiful. 

 

Thanks to everyone who help with our GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN_UP DAY/EARTH DAY event.  It was a great success!!!

Hawley Environmental students, staff, families, and volunteers arrive to clean up local parks and the neighborhood!!!

Hawley Environmental students, staff, families, and volunteers arrive to clean up local parks and the neighborhood!!!

 

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Congratulations to Dasson Macklin for winning our school’s 5th grade School Encouragement Award!!!!

5th grade winner of School Encouragement Award

5th grade winner of School Encouragement Award

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5th grader showing healthy lungs

One of Mrs.Zylstra’s 5th graders showing off her poster on healthy lungs!!!

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What Does it mean to be an Environmental School? 

At Hawley Environmental School our goal is to create and foster a learning community to educate globally-minded, environmentally conscious, self-motivated learners.  Through the collaboration of students, families, staff, community members, and business partners, we will develop individuals with a strong academic foundation and the high level, critical thinking skills essential to be successful lifelong learners.

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Parent Teacher Conferences are after school on Tuesday, March 19th, and Thursday, March 21st.  Make sure you know what time you are scheduled and please arrive on time.

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This Friday, March 15,2013, the 4th & 5th graders will start some fun new Environmental Education Activities!!!

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Tours of Hawley Environmental School are now available  for prospective families and students for the 2013-2014 academic year.  If you are interested please contact our secretary at 256-8500.   Don’t wait too long because classrooms are filling up!!!

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The last Global class for the 1st group is this Friday, February 1st, 2013.

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100th Day activities will be happening Tuesday, February 12, 2013.  We are still looking for volunteers to help with the activities.  If you are interested please contact your students classroom teacher.

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As the weather continues to change daily make sure that your student has appropriate clothing and gear.  Remember this is Wisconsin!

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Camp Hawley’s tutoring program is underway!

If you are interested in having your student receive individualized tutoring please stop by the Camp Hawley office before or after school and talk with one of the staff members.  We will be basing support on recommendations from the classroom teachers and district Universal Screeners.

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Hawley Environmental School is an MPS Instrumentality Charter Elementary School serving grades K4 through 5th. Our school has a special focus on Environmental Education. We have a school greenhouse, weekly environmental education classes, school gardens and other special programs and resources to support our special environmental focus.

We offer an educational program that is centered on the global child of the 21st century. A strong academic curriculum and a professional teaching staff ensure all students achieve academic success. Our school has a solid history of academic achievement based on the state Wisconsin Knowledge and Academics Examination (WKCE).